On the Trail with Dale: Recent Episodes
Florida Greenways & Trails Foundation
Join host Dale Allen of the Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation (www.fgtf.org) and various guests as we discuss the ins and outs of shared-use trails, greenways, and outdoor pursuits in Florida and around the country. Find out what is happening and what is coming soon ON THE TRAIL! New episodes released every Monday. (copyright 2020 FGTF. music copyright 2020 Fred Chester, used with permission.)
In this special 11th episode to our 10 episode series, Head Brewer Nick Walker (Ology Brewing) joins Dale to discuss the economic advantages of trails, share some of Ology Brewing's fine beverages, and try to crack open the mystery of the bike/beer connection! Nick's trailside taproom location at Power Mill off the Fern Trail in Tallahassee will be re-opening soon to serve locals and visitors to Florida's Capital City.
For the final episode of the first series, Dale discusses the history and trails of the Cross Florida Greenway with manager Mickey Thomason and assistant manager Kelly Conley. From the original conception by Spanish explorers of a water route across Florida to the current world class biking, hiking, paddling, and equestrian trails, the Cross Florida Greenway continues to fascinate millions of visitors every year!
In our penultimate episode for this series, Dale talks "Trailahassee" with County Commissioner Bryan Desloge and Kerri Post from Visit Tallahassee. The Florida Capital City is seeing a burst of growth on the trail front, and is co-ordinating with connected counties to expand even further. An "in-person" podcast from the Trailhead of the St Marks Trail!
Dale discusses the Florida National Scenic Trail with Florida Trail Association rep Kelly Wiener and fellow hiker and FTA board member Amanda Kincaid. Hiking the mountains is cool, but traversing the incredibly varied topography of the state of Florida is an adventure never to be forgotten!
Guest Steve Diez (Hernando County) and Tim Baylie (Volusia County) join Dale to discuss the Florida Coast to Coast Trail, the SUNTrails system, and trails in the time of Coronavirus.
Dale talks with Florida paddling trail expert and author Doug Alderson, the man who literally wrote the book (available on Amazon) about Florida's circumnavigation paddling trail. Doug's latest book is America's Alligator, examining the reptile's place in American culture and our conflicted co-existence.
Social Distancing in the great outdoors! in our first out of studio podcast, Dale talks with avid cyclists Bernie Abbott (Florida) and Rick Walton (Iowa) about cycling on Florida trails, biking adventures around the country, and how age is no barrier! Bernie and Rick have shared outdoor adventures for 50 years, and relate how cycling keeps them active as they go.
Social distancing off-road edition! Terry Palmeri of SORBA visits remotely to talk about mountain biking, including off road trails and what makes a mountain bike a mountain bike!
Part 2 of Dale's conversation with FGTF board member and MPO expert Carl Mykiska, focusing on the federal government's involvement in trail development!
In the first of a two part conversation, Dale and FGTF Board member Carl Mykiska discuss the importance of community and local government involvement in shared-use trail development. In part 2, the talk turns to the Feds!
Dale and producer Jamie discuss the Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation and past projects including developing the Florida Coast to Coast Trail.
Podcast host Dale Allen introduces himself and discusses what the ON THE TRAIL podcast will be about!